RIO RANCHO ELEMENTARY

4601 PEPE ORTIZ RD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

riorancho.rrps.net

534 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Rancho Elementary School is a public school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its students. It functions as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and parental partnership in the educational process.

The school’s academic approach typically centers on a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards, aiming to prepare students for middle school and beyond. By utilizing the resources of the Rio Rancho school district, the institution provides students with access to modern learning tools and a dedicated teaching staff focused on student success. Those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can visit their official website at [http://riorancho.rrps.net/](http://riorancho.rrps.net/).

534

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIO RANCHO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	331
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	31

Hispanic
331 (62.0 %)
White
136 (25.5 %)
American Indian
31 (5.8 %)
Two or More
29 (5.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)892-0220
Website:	http://riorancho.rrps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 102